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With effect from Thursday May the first, Ghana says any individual or entity found trading gold without a GoldBod-issued license will face legal action.

Will GoldBod be Ghana's economic game changer?

United Capital has seen its profit after tax in the first quarter of 2025 grow by 64 per cent to 5.9 billion naira driven by the 113 per cent growth in gross earning. Net Operating Income saw a 188 per cent growth to 12.37 billion naira in Q1 2025. 

United Capital PAT up 64% to ₦5.9bn in Q1'25

Sentiments in the Nigerian equities market remained mixed buoyed by first quarter earnings and investors profit-taking on bellwether stocks. 

Q1’25 earnings drive sentiments in Nigerian equities

The National Coordination of the Civilian Vigil, a coalition of pro-junta civil society groups is calling on civilians in Burkina Faso to come out en masse today in support of transitional president, Ibrahim Traore. 

Supporters of Burkina Faso’s transitional president Ibrahim Traore to hold rally

Gold has kicked off 2025 on a strong note — with prices surpassing the $3,000 mark and global demand up slightly year-on-year. A revival in gold ETFs, strong central bank buying, and retail demand out of China have all shaped the first quarter. 

Gold demand rises 1% in Q1 2025

The global trade winds are shifting, and South Africa’s agricultural exports needing to adjust on the back of the U.S. tariff threats, rising protectionism, and growing tensions.

Global trade shifts threaten SA’s agricultural sector

Food-system stakes across Africa have never been higher. With the Kampala CAADP Declaration now signed, the African Union has set an ambitious Strategy and Action Plan for 2026-2035: mobilise $100 billion.

AU unveils CAADP Action Plan 2035 

In just four months, the average United States effective tariff has vaulted from about 2 per cent to more than 22  per cent.

Tariff turbulence spurs Africa supply shifts

Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the mix of global and local market news is Chantal Marx, Head of Investment Research, FNB Wealth & Investments. 

South African benchmark index extends record run

Africa stands a golden opportunity to lead the future as the continent navigates a future in Artificial Intelligence with the youth taking an early start in adopting new technologies that can accelerate economic growth. 

Youth in Africa can lead AI future 

Today is President Trump’s 100th day in office, a tenure marked by volatility and vows to go further. 

Navigating market turmoil: SA small caps impact

The International Monetary Fund recently revised forecasts for Africa to 3.8 per cent growth for 2025 in the latest Regional Economic Outlook which may weigh-down economic activity on the continent as long-term growth remains blurry. 

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